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Restaurant Expeditor

The Rittenhouse

210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA 19103

118 Room Hotel
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Full-Time

Opportunity:  Restaurant Expeditor

Ensure all food is prepared at the appropriate time and delivered to the correct guest in a timely and efficient manner.

Potential Career Path

Restaurant Server – Restaurant Captain – Restaurant Manager 

Essential Job Functions
  • Serve as primary point of contact between front-of-house and back-of-house
  • Receive order tickets from servers and call them in to kitchen
  • Ensure all allergies and dietary restrictions are highlighted on order tickets and communicated to kitchen staff
  • “Fire” courses with chef at appropriate time
  • Direct food runners when to pick up dishes and where to deliver them
  • Ensure food runners have memorized table and seat numbers for every dish leaving the kitchen
  • Ensure all plates leaving the kitchen meet Chef’s standards for presentation, freshness, and temperature.
  • Ensure all plates leaving the kitchen were prepared in adherence to any dietary restriction or food allergy noted on the order ticket.
  • Ensure no dish leaves the kitchen unless it is part of a complete order to ensure courses are delivered completely and simultaneously. 
  • Manage flow of dinner service for all tables, including private dining, ala-carte dining, and multiple-course tasting menus
  • Run food to tables as needed 
  • Ensure anyone delivering food to a table is able to authoritatively describe the dishes they are delivering
  • Ensure the Expeditor station is appropriately stocked at all times, with items such as plate wipes, Sharpies, thermal printer paper, highlighters, and side towels
  • Be aware of and enforce all restaurant policies and procedures
  • Be aware of and enforce all Forbes and LQA policies and procedures
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Previous food and beverage experience required or equivalent training.

Work Environment and Context

  • Work schedule may vary and will include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching.

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Posted November 13, 2024

The Rittenhouse

A Gem Among Luxury Hotels In Philadelphia

About The Rittenhouse

People spend time at The Rittenhouse for many reasons: a family vacation, weekend getaways, board meetings and business get-togethers, romantic dinners, or girls' nights out tasting handcrafted cocktails. Whatever the reason, every guest experiences the same standard of excellence at our standout among Philadelphia luxury hotels. In just a few moments, you can learn about the history of our storied Center City luxury hotel and discover what awaits you during your visit to The Rittenhouse.

Accommodations

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Dining

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